June 2, 2016

0 out of 5 stars

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

The parable of a shepherd looking for his Personal Legend. “Remember that wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure.”

Unabashedly a Christian story. Not having Faith, I found it rather unrelatable. Listen to your heart? Sure, but use your head too. Lots of little quotables that people now add to pretty pictures and post to Facebook.

And what’s the deal with Fatima staying at the oasis so Santiago can go on his quest? Go on your own damn quest, Fatima, and stop waiting for some dude—you met once and wants to marry you—to come on home.